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CPTAR - Open Rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor)

UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/11/2026 CLOSED ON 3/14/2026

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Job Description

University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

The Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research (CPTAR)

The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School Dentistry, is seeking applications for a full-time position of a tenure track/tenured faculty (Assistant, Associate or Professor level) to join the newly established Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research. The faculty position will be housed within the center, and the academic department will be determined based on the specialty of the selected candidate from one of the following: Comprehensive Dentistry, Developmental Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience or related biomedical sciences
  • Strong publication record in Pain Therapeutics and/or Addiction Research
  • Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative environments
  • Independent NIH-funded research program that complements CPTAR


Expectations:

  • Collaborate actively with existing faculty and interact with staff and students across the university.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings.
  • Contribute to the School’s mission through research, clinical practice (if applicable), and teaching in the DDS/PhD
  • Program and/or graduate level courses as appropriate and in alignment with the candidate’s expertise.
  • Function as an active member of both the School of Dentistry and The University of Texas Health Science Center.


About CPTAR: The Pain research group at UTHSCSA’s School of Dentistry has a rich history of over 20 years, consistently generating substantial research funding, including over $36M from federal and private sources in the past decade. This group has now evolved with the establishment of CPTAR, comprising of 8-10 highly accomplished scientists/clinicians that study various aspects of pain research.


Resources and Facilities: Candidate will have access to:

  • NCI-designated Mays/MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • NIH-funded Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging
  • NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Research Center
  • NCAT-funded CTSA
  • Modern animal facility, flow cytometry and cell sorter facility
  • Genomics/bioinformatics, optical imaging microscopy, proteomics/mass spectrometry, transgenic core, drug development, and other state-of-the-art core facilities.
  • Clinical Research and Faculty Practice facilities, including UTHSCSA Medical School, University Hospital, Dental Clinical Facility, UTH Medical Arts and Research Center, and the new Multispecialty and Research Hospital.


Location:

The University of Texas Health Science Center is located in San Antonio, TX, a family-friendly community with excellent public schools, many cultural, recreational, and sporting activities as well as low-cost-of-living. Further information on the University and local area can be found at http://www.uthscsa.edu and http://www.visitsanantonio.com.


Application Process:

Interested individuals should submit:

  • A cover letter detailing your research and educational experience
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Addresses and contract information of three references


Please send your application to Center Director, Dr. Ken Hargreaves (hargreaves@uthscsa.edu), and apply online at the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at http://uthscsa.edu/hr/employment.asp for the position “Open Rank School of Dentistry in the Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research” (Requisition # 25000337).


UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.


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